Alex Kendzior

Alex Kendzior serves as a SLED procurement lead for the City of Lake Forest, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure services aligned with the city’s mission to maintain and modernize public works. Responsible for managing competitive bidding processes and contract administration, Kendzior ensures compliance with state and federal procurement regulations while advancing the city’s strategic goals in transportation, utilities, and community facilities. Their portfolio primarily includes engineering services, concrete construction, and commercial building projects, with a focus on long-term asset resilience and sustainable design. Kendzior plays a central role in translating municipal infrastructure needs into enforceable procurement specifications that prioritize safety, durability, and lifecycle cost efficiency. Kendzior collaborates with a diverse pool of qualified contractors specializing in civil engineering, structural concrete, and institutional construction. While no single vendor dominates the award landscape, relationships are built on technical competency, past performance, and adherence to municipal standards. Procurement is conducted through sealed bid and request for proposal mechanisms, favoring vendors with proven experience in municipal infrastructure rehabilitation and design-build delivery models. Vendor partnerships are cultivated through pre-bid conferences, site walkthroughs, and post-award performance reviews to ensure accountability and quality outcomes. Kendzior’s procurement strategy reflects a uniform preference for open competition, with 100% of contracts awarded without set-aside designations. There is no formal preference for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs; instead, the focus remains on technical merit and capacity to deliver complex public works projects. This approach prioritizes value and performance over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring that all qualified firms—regardless of size or certification—are evaluated on an equal footing under the city’s merit-based acquisition framework. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 238110 (Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors), and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). Kendzior specializes in procuring civil engineering design, structural concrete placement, and new construction or renovation of municipal buildings and public facilities, demonstrating deep expertise in infrastructure lifecycle management and construction standards compliance.